Retail Tech Startups

Assiduus is an AI- and ML-powered e-commerce middleware that helps brands distribute and sell their products across 25+ marketplaces and 20+ countries. It handles cross-border distribution, supply chain, demand forecasting, marketing campaigns, and brand protection, and provides cross-channel consumer and market analytics.

1 investor

Atronous is an AI-native product data intelligence platform that ingests raw inputs (PDFs, spreadsheets, images, line drawings, CAD files, and APIs), then normalizes, validates, and generates verified, channel-ready product data across 400+ categories. It serves brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, delivering structured data to PIMs, ERPs, and commerce platforms for both human shoppers and AI agents.

1 investor

Auctomatic provides an auction and marketplace management application for individual online sellers on platforms such as eBay, Amazon, and Overstock. The tool lets sellers list items, manage sales, and optimize their selling to increase profits.

1 investor

AudienceTap is an SMS marketing platform that helps DTC brands grow their text subscriber lists through tools like embedded forms, keyword opt-ins, QR codes, checkout opt-ins, and Instagram automation. It integrates with Shopify, Klaviyo, and Instagram, and builds in TCPA compliance for consent collection.

1 investor

Auglio offers virtual try-on and assisted shopping solutions for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retailers specializing in eyewear, cosmetics, jewelry, and headwear. The platform uses computer vision and measurement technology to help customers find products that fit and suit them before purchase.

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Auki is a technology company presenting its mission and cultural principles around building a shared vision, but the About page provides no concrete detail about its product or market.

1 investor

Aura is a salon management platform offering tools for client scheduling, booking, payments, and loyalty, alongside operational features like staff management, inventory tracking, and point-of-sale processing. The platform also includes marketing capabilities such as email, text campaigns, and promotional management for salon businesses.

1 investor

Australian Venue Co operates more than 200 pubs and bars across Australia and New Zealand, using a local-first approach to tailor menus, customer service, and venue design to each market while maintaining operational scale and core values. The company employs over 8,300 people and leverages technology and innovation to optimize hospitality operations and customer experiences.

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Autengo is an automotive dealership management system (DMS/Autohausmanager) and is part of the ALZURA Tyre24 Group, a European e-commerce operator for the automotive sector. The parent group runs online B2B/B2C marketplaces and software for tire and parts wholesalers, retailers, workshops, and car dealerships across Europe.

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Authentic Brands Group manages a global portfolio of consumer brands across sectors including media, entertainment, sport, luxury, fashion, beauty and wellness, home, and active and outdoor. It operates as a brand management company overseeing a range of licensed, iconic brands.

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Authic provides a loyalty API that automatically tracks customer points and rewards across bookings, purchases, and check-ins, integrating directly with existing business systems like POS, e-commerce, and CRM platforms. The platform is designed to help businesses run automated loyalty programs that scale across multiple locations.

1 investor

Auto-Wares Group of Companies is a family-owned distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, supplying over 1.7 million part numbers to more than 750 corporate and independently owned Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper parts stores. Founded in 1976, it operates 200+ company-owned retail locations and 13 distribution centers across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.

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Autodistribution sells multi-brand automotive parts online and through a network of over 350 retail points across France, with a catalog of more than 300,000 references. It serves both individuals and professionals, offering in-store pickup, expert advice, and a partner network of auto repair centers.

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An automobile dealership offering vehicle sales, service and repair, and parts and accessories for customers in Germany.

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AutoHub operates a digital auction platform for automotive wholesale transactions, helping car dealerships appraise vehicle trade-ins. The service functions as an online marketplace for buying and selling vehicles between dealers.

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Auto Lenders is a family-owned used car dealership specializing in one-owner vehicles with transparent pricing and inspection on the East Coast. The company offers certified used cars with free vehicle history reports and 24/7 customer service.

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Tulip provides a clienteling and customer engagement platform for retailers, with tools for customer outreach, appointment scheduling, and point of sale. It serves retail operations seeking to improve loyalty, retention, and sales through personalized customer relationships.

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PureCars provides an omnichannel advertising platform for automotive dealers, manufacturers, and agencies that integrates first-party customer data with media buying across search, social, display, streaming, and direct mail. The platform is designed to optimize performance metrics like cost per sale and repair order volume while maintaining data security and privacy.

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Autoniq provides vehicle pricing, evaluation, and real-time market data tools to help automotive professionals make informed buying and selling decisions across auctions and dealerships.

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Autoparti provides AI-powered marketing and content management tools for auto parts retailers and distributors. The platform enables users to run campaigns, send messages, place banner ads, and manage digital catalogs with automated content creation.

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AVA is a financial technology company offering digital payment services, including a payment gateway with multiple payment options and merchant support. It provides payment devices for automated/self-service, retail and hospitality, and energy and mobility settings, along with tools for tracking sales and cash flow.

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Avametric builds AR and simulation software for the fashion and retail industries, offering automated content creation for brands, sales tools for retail and e-commerce, and virtual fitting rooms, along with tools to make garment design and development more efficient. It serves both enterprise design teams and consumers.

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Avocado is a point-of-sale platform designed for food trucks, coffee shops, and restaurants, offering features including QR code ordering, handheld POS, AI-powered order taking and reporting, and payment processing. The platform charges no monthly or merchant fees.

1 investor

Avolta is a travel retail company that combines duty-free/retail, convenience, and food & beverage outlets under one brand at airports and other travel locations. It operates across 70 countries and serves travelers through its shops, dining outlets, and the Club Avolta loyalty program.

1 investor